5-cm Canister Shot 1863

"5-cm Canister Shot" is a black cylindrical canister with a rope handle, dating back to 1863. This object, created by the Dutch firm Constructie Werkplaats, was most likely used as a projectile during the American Civil War. The number "1298" is painted on the side of the canister, potentially a unique identifier. The small size of this canister shot, measuring 9.8 cm in length and 5.4 cm in diameter, suggests that it was designed for close-range combat.